Adam Gaudette, who grew up in Taunton and Braintree, has earned a role among the Canucks’ array of talented young players in his second pro season. He and the Canucks are slated to meet the Wild in a qualification round series under the NHL’s Return...

"If he’s healthy, he’s the type of player you need. He can get in on the forecheck, knock a guy off the puck and make a play. That’s the strength of his game. He could be a big help." — Vancouver Canucks' GM Jim Benning

"If he’s healthy, he’s the type of player you need. He can get in on the forecheck, knock a guy off the puck and make a play. That’s the strength of his game. He could be a big help." — Vancouver Canucks' GM Jim Benning

"If I don’t sell out, I’m not going to be an efficient and productive player — which kind of sucks. I wish I could buzz around like Sidney Crosby with that skating ability and not have work my ass off just to keep up." — Adam Gaudette, Vancouver...